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Central Council for Theoretical Studies requested to strengthen core role in strategic advisory work

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam noted that the council needs to grasp and thoroughly study the substance of these objectives, assess the limitations of theoretical work and clearly define its research and advisory responsibilities so that it could focus on addressing the issues involved.

Vietnam advances child development strategy towards 2045

Vietnam receives 2026 Government Leadership Award

Top leader urges Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen autonomy, implementation capacity

Hanoi proposes 859-million-USD project to revamp Hoan Kiem Lake area

Vietnam performs first successful implantation of CorHeart 6 cardiac support device

In September 2026, 108 Military Central Hospital successfully performed a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation using the new-generation CorHeart 6 device for a patient with severe heart failure. This marks the first successful CorHeart 6 implantation in Vietnam, representing another step forward in mechanical circulatory support and offering an additional treatment option for patients awaiting heart transplantation.

Thai Nguyen showcases picturesque tea hills

The northeastern province of Thai Nguyen is renowned on Vietnam’s tea map with its “Finest Tea” brand. The province boasts a total tea-growing area of 22,177 hectares, spanning across most of its communes and wards.

Top leader’s trip to US, Canada underscores Vietnam’s message in new era: FM

Bilateral and multilateral engagement during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam's five-day trip through the US and Canada opened doors for concrete cooperation while advancing shared goals with the UN, US and Canada want Vietnam to take a bigger hand in global and regional affairs.

Long Thanh Airport construction accelerates as key packages near completion

Long Thanh International Airport in the southern city of Dong Nai will begin trial operations in late September 2026 and commence commercial operations in December.

Vietnamese community in Canada urged to further contribute to national development

General Secretary and President Lam stressed that bilateral friendship and cooperation have been nurtured by people living and working in both countries, with the Vietnamese community in Canada playing an important bridging role.

CPV attaches importance to traditional friendship with Communist Party of Canada: Top leader

The Communist Party of Vietnam wishes to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Communist Party of Canada, including the sharing of experience in Party building and development.

General Secretary and President To Lam attends Vietnam-Canada business roundtable

Addressing the roundtable, General Secretary and President To Lam spoke highly of the sound friendship between Vietnam and Canada, built on trust, mutual respect and win-win cooperation. The Comprehensive Partnership established in 2017 has provided a favourable framework for expanding bilateral cooperation across various fields.

VNA steps up fight against fake news

As Vietnam’s sole national news agency, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is responsible for disseminating official information and documents from the Party and State, providing information in support of Party leadership and State management, and collecting and distributing news in a variety of formats to serve media organisations, the public and audiences at home and abroad.

Top Vietnamese leader meets UN Secretary-General

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York, the US, on September 23 (local time).

ADB raises Vietnam's 2026 growth forecast to 7.8%

ADB has raised Vietnam’s growth forecast to 7.8% in 2026, from 7.2% in its July update, while raising its 2027 projection from 7.0% to 7.6%.

General Secretary and President To Lam meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Appreciating Vietnam’s active and pioneering engagement in security, political affairs, sustainable development and a just energy transition, Secretary-General Guterres expressed his hope that Vietnam will continue to play a strong role in the world’s transformation, contribute to efforts to address climate change under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and promote emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

VNA wins second prize at OANA Best Article Competition 2026

A ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) was held in Moscow, Russia, on September 21, 2026, as part of the OANA Media Forum. The forum also featured the presentation of the 2026 OANA Awards for outstanding journalistic products.

Vietnam, Canada advance Comprehensive Partnership

More than 50 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations (1973 - 2026), the Vietnam - Canada Comprehensive Partnership has continued to grow steadily, with cooperation expanding across multiple areas to serve the long-term interests of the two peoples and contribute to peace and stability in the region and the world.

VNA proposes establishing mechanism for sharing, verifying information

VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang said that the VNA is developing a three-pronged approach to fact-checking: verifying information at the source; utilising technology to scan for and flag potentially false information; and establishing rapid fact-checking channels, thereby affirming its role as a key national news agency.

Top Vietnamese leader makes suggestions for managing global change at UNGA 81

General Secretary and President To Lam emphasised that Vietnam chooses peace, cooperation, and development. As an active member, a trustworthy partner, and a responsible nation, it will persistently work with other countries to strengthen the UN, uphold international law, and translate commitments into tangible benefits for the people, thereby building a peaceful, equitable, inclusive, and better world for all.

Vietnamese images showcased at OANA’s 65th anniversary exhibition

A photo exhibition titled “History and Development: 65 Years of Information Exchange in the Asia-Pacific Region” was held in Moscow on September 21 by Russia’s TASS news agency on the occasion of the 58th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA).

Vietnam makes active, proactive and responsible contributions to UN

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam will attend the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. His attendance reaffirms Vietnam’s high regard for the United Nations and reflects the country’s active, proactive and responsible contributions to the common efforts of the UN and the international community.

Top Vietnamese leader meets representatives of major US groups in New York

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam met with leaders of three major US groups – Warburg Pincus, Boeing and Apple – in New York on the afternoon of September 21 (local time), discussing investment, aviation and technology cooperation.

Top leader meets Vietnamese experts, intellectuals in US

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam met with Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in the US in New York on September 21 (local time), as part of his trip to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly and conduct bilateral activities.

VNA strengthens role in OANA, contributing to Asian-Pacific journalism

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) will host the 59th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) in Vietnam in 2027, marking another step in its active contribution to the organisation and efforts to strengthen cooperation and the role of news agencies in the rapidly changing digital media landscape.